Understanding early civilizations: a comparative study

by Trigger, Bruce Graham

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Full title :Understanding early civilizations : a comparative study / Bruce G. Trigger ...

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2003.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge
Language:eng
Publication Date:2003.

The Physical Object

Description:1 vol. (XIII-757 p.) : : ill., cartes, jaquette ill. en coul. ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0521822459, 9780521822459, 9780521705455, 0521705452
oclc:ocn491641408
LC Classification:CB311
Dewey Decimal:930

1. Rationalism and Relativism -- 2. Comparative Studies -- 3. Defining 'Early Civilization' -- 4. Evidence and Interpretation -- Sociopolitical Organization -- 5. Kingship -- 6. States: City and Territorial -- 7. Urbanism -- 8. Class Systems and Social Mobility -- 9. Family Organization and Gender Roles -- 10. Administration -- 11. Law -- 12. Military Organization -- 13. Sociopolitical Constants and Variables -- Economy -- 14. Food Production -- 15. Land Ownership -- 16. Trade and Craft Specialization -- 17. Appropriation of Wealth -- 18. Economic Constants and Variables -- Cognitive and Symbolic Aspects -- 19. Conceptions of the Supernatural -- 20. Cosmology and Cosmogony -- 21. Cult -- 22. Priests, Festivals, and the Politics of the Supernatural -- 23. The Individual and the Universe -- 24. Elite Art and Architecture -- 25. Literacy and Specialized Knowledge -- 26. Values and Personal Aspirations -- 27. Cultural Constants and Variables -- Discussion -- 28. Culture and Reason -- 29. Conclusion.

Subjects

Archéologie sociale Civilisation ancienne Civilisation antique Civilization, Ancient economie Préhistoire Prehistoric peoples Social archaeology Sociétés préhistoriques Structure sociale